Friday, April 29, 2011

Normally, my blogging tends to not be very personal in nature. My husband is in law enforcement and we are pretty cognizant of the consequences of letting everything hang out there. I am not vigilant or crazy about it, but this blog is about one part of my life and I try to keep things focused on that. As such, I think I am sometimes seen as not very personable or not wanting to build a relationship with other bloggers or readers. So…I think it is time for a little reality check.

My life, like the rest of yours, is busy. I struggle to find a balance between what I want to do, what I need to do and what I should do. I spend a lot of time on the piles and as much time as I can trying to get away from the piles. I am not a craft-spewing machine by any means and often feel like I can’t keep up—with any aspect of my life.

Iblog about the stuff I make for my family and friends and realize it isn’t always interesting to you. So, thank you for supporting me by following along. I truly appreciate each and every one of you. Some days, your kind comments are the only thing that motivates me to keep blogging and sharing tutorials. Blogging is a “job” I chose, but it’s not like I am getting paid for it. The pay is a kind word or a bit of gratitude when you like something I‘ve posted. Thank you!

My hubby is an officer also so my family blog is private. I realized after moving into our home and posting pics I was basically laying out blueprints. Not good. I love your blof and look forward to your posts whenever they happen. ;)

I think you're awesome! Love all of your tutorials and am soo happy when you share.. especially all of the sewing ones.. it gives me a push closer to actually busting out the old sewing machine.. (not there yet but working on it) Keep doing what you're doing!p.s. I have lots of piles too!

Love it! It felt like your piles were the babies left by my mammoth mounds of everything... sometimes it's easy to be so overwhelmed by it - and it's so nice and somewhat comforting to read you're not alone.I was in law enforcement, my husband still is - I totally identified with your reluctance to share the personal details. I think it can be wise to be somewhat wary of the irrevocable abyss that is the internet. You still connect with your audience and its fantastic - your responses to this post are a testament to it!All these lovely comments should definitely cheer your day ☺Cheers The Spangler @The Quick Unpick

I love your blog and as a matter of fact my daughter and I just made the teacher appreciation cork boards you posted and your blog. We had so much fun doing it together for the grandkid's teachers. Thanks for the inspiration and sharing with us.

I think that sums it up. Blogging is away to share ideas. And I think as moms sometimes we need those moments at the end of the day, to unwind and be uplifted by our blogging friends. To see what they are doing and creating. To be inspired to create ourselves and to know we are not alone in this crazy world called motherhood. I also relate to the not wanting to share too much. My dad is a cop and I have always been raised to not give out too much. I think you do an awesome job. and I love coming back to your blog:>